Thomas Terry Davis, Jr

Experience

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  Plan and Build, LLC

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2013

  Designer and Builder

  I acted as president of this company. I played the leading role in designing and constructing custom homes, small commercial, and ecclesiastical environments. I led in the estimation of projects which included: negotiating with vendors and Sub-contractors, and communicating with Structural and Civil Engineers. I handled pay role, office administration, and marketing.

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  CDFL Architects, PA

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2012

  Intern Architect

  As an Intern Architect, I assisted in the Design and Construction Administration for the Administration Building and Readiness Module of the Fort Stewart Unit Ops Complex in Fort Stewart, GAI assisted in the Construction Documents for the Dining Facility of the Fort Campbell 2nd BCT Barracks Complex in Fort Campbell, KYThe Construction Documents and Project Coordination for the ANEX Complex, Security Building, and Training Hall for the Navy Base NCBC Package 4 in Gulf Port, MSI assisted in the Construction Documents for Dining Facility for the Fort Knox Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Fort Knox, KYAnd I assisted in the Construction Documents and Project coordination for the Administration Building, Dots Facility, Barracks, Readiness Module, Arms Vault, and Dining Facility for the Fort Benning Armor Training Complex at Fort Benning, GA Show less

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  BSCI-Inc

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Construction Management / Inspections

  • Provided supplemental management for the design and construction phases for assigned Projects. In doing so, Cooperated and coordinated with the Houston Independent School District {Construction Management Department} o The established CSP (Competitive Sealed Proposal) Packages, planned and lead pre-bid conferences as well as the advertising thereof.o Planned and participated in the Bid opening sessions, performed evaluations, and recommended qualified Contractors as it pertained to awarding Bids.o Participated in weekly OAC (Owner, Architect, and Contractor) meetings whereby the schedule of project, concerns of tasks, critical paths, RFI’s, Submittals, CPR’s and Change Order updates, and Pay Applications were discussed and solved.o Performed weekly reports which included progress photos of construction, three-week look—ahead schedules, daily details, and inputted RFI’s, Submittals, Meeting Minutes within Prolog.o Coordinated with Utility companies, and City of Houston Public Works Department as it pertained to assisting the General Contractor in efficient operations with site preparations, inspections, and installations throughout the phases of new construction.o Closely monitored the budget and time schedule proposed by General Contractors Critical Path Managers.o Inspected and observed the Contractor’s activities to verify that the Work complies with the construction contract, drawings and specifications.o Provided written reports of on-site observations concerning the progress and quality of the construction work on a “weekly” basis. o Reported to the Houston Independent School District {Construction Services} any observed deviations from the Construction Documents within two days, possibly with photos, to minimize potential delays to the Contractor’s work schedule. Show less

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  Diggs Construction and JLL

  Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Senior Project Manager

  I was responsible for providing project and program management services for Lone Star College Systems. o Provided superior client service as a member of the team performing Program or Project Manager Services on all sizes of single projects, multi-site programs and bond programs.o Provide superior employee management when assigned to oversee staff.o Upon award of a project, developed project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets and detailed assumptions.o Guided the client, the stakeholders and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff.o Developed and maintain the Master Project Schedule.o Worked with the procurement group of the institution, prepare various RFP s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.o Participated or lead the RFQ/RFP process in the distribution, receipt, opening, levelling, negotiating and award of contracts to Vendorso Facilitated project kick-off meetings with internal staff and key stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are communicated and understood by all concerned.o Actively tracked, inspected, and reported to the client, each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path. Show less

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  Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Program Manager

  I was responsible for providing project and program management services for Aldine Independent School District Bond Program. o Provided superior client service as a member of the team performing Program or Project Manager Services on all sizes of single projects, multi-site programs and bond programs.o Developed project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets and detailed assumptions.o Established and maintained project process, procedures, goals and success criteria the meets the client needs.o Assisted the client, the stakeholders and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff.o Monitored the Master Project Schedule.o Worked with the procurement group of the institution, prepared various RFP s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.o Participated or lead the RFQ/RFP process in the distribution, receipt, opening, levelling, negotiating and award of contracts to Vendors.o Facilitated project kick-off meetings with internal staff and key stakeholders to ensure that responsibilities were communicated and understood by all concerned.o Actively tracked and reported to the client, each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path.o Performed daily inspections of construction activities on each job site.o Assisted Team Lead in informing client of issues affecting relocation and develop process for facilities training and space turnover. Show less

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  Gaits Contracting, LLC

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Our company provides program/ project management, construction management, and construction inspections for the Houston metropolitan area.

  • President

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Harris County Engineering Department

  Oct 2019 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  I currently develop scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for projects ranging from $100,000 to $40 Million. I facilitate and negotiate the consultant procurement and manage internal and external resources to develop the project delivery team, scope, schedule, and budget. I coordinate efforts with the project delivery team to prepare the final deliverables in the form of engineer reports and/or constructible plan sets and specifications. I review signed and sealed Plans and professional documents within my professional expertise on projects as needed to support client requirements. I ensure that deliverables meet client's preference, engineer department's standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements. I evaluate and perform risk management to achieve project scope, schedule, and budget expectations. I also coordinate and communicate effectively with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and with the public as necessary. Show less